Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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Chat-Based E-Tailer Threads Styling Targets Growth With Platform Strategy
The retailer — which sells on WhatsApp, WeChat, Instagram and other social platforms — has doubled its revenues since the start of the pandemic. Now it’s betting on a new service that allows independent personal shoppers to use its technology.
Chat-Based E-Tailer Threads Styling Targets Growth With Platform Strategy
The retailer — which sells on WhatsApp, WeChat, Instagram and other social platforms — has doubled its revenues since the start of the pandemic. Now it’s betting on a new service that allows independent personal shoppers to use its technology.
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The China Edit | Luxury Counterfeits Grow, Qingdao, Yetang Designs for Hipsters
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Luxury Counterfeits Grow, Qingdao, Yetang Designs for Hipsters
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
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Little luxuries, Prada’s rich valuation, Off-price Chinese portals, Gilt’s Park & Bond, The best of Tumblr
Little Luxuries: Designer Apparel for Children is the Next Big Thing (Forbes) "Move over fast fashion collaborations, another way haute designers
Little luxuries, Prada’s rich valuation, Off-price Chinese portals, Gilt’s Park & Bond, The best of Tumblr
Little Luxuries: Designer Apparel for Children is the Next Big Thing (Forbes) "Move over fast fashion collaborations, another way haute designers
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Anya Hindmarch's dreams, Personalising the future, A tailored approach, Black Friday creep, Why Kate matters
Dreaming of Clasps and Tassels (WSJ) "Handbag designer Anya Hindmarch designs in her sleep—literally. Some of her best-selling ideas come in the
Anya Hindmarch's dreams, Personalising the future, A tailored approach, Black Friday creep, Why Kate matters
Dreaming of Clasps and Tassels (WSJ) "Handbag designer Anya Hindmarch designs in her sleep—literally. Some of her best-selling ideas come in the
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Reinventing Savile Row, Luxe boom to slow, Marc Jacobs' chinoiserie, Elite buyer reviews, Boys to men
Reinventing Savile Row (WWD) "Faced with constant pressure from the bottom end of the market, such as low-cost operations that claim to offer
Reinventing Savile Row, Luxe boom to slow, Marc Jacobs' chinoiserie, Elite buyer reviews, Boys to men
Reinventing Savile Row (WWD) "Faced with constant pressure from the bottom end of the market, such as low-cost operations that claim to offer
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Lunch with Phoebe Philo, Luxe rebound, Holiday E-commerce, American Apparel’s new hire, Campaign for wool
Lunch with the FT: Phoebe Philo (FT) "Everyone was looking at me, and competition is fiercer because of what happened with the economy, but I also
Lunch with Phoebe Philo, Luxe rebound, Holiday E-commerce, American Apparel’s new hire, Campaign for wool
Lunch with the FT: Phoebe Philo (FT) "Everyone was looking at me, and competition is fiercer because of what happened with the economy, but I also
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Online sales in the EU, Coach drops, Jones sees profit, Blogging model revealed, Eastern Europe looks forward
EU To Adjust Rules Governing Online Sales (CNN Money) "The European Commission Tuesday said it plans to adjust the rules governing the rights of
Online sales in the EU, Coach drops, Jones sees profit, Blogging model revealed, Eastern Europe looks forward
EU To Adjust Rules Governing Online Sales (CNN Money) "The European Commission Tuesday said it plans to adjust the rules governing the rights of
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Liberty explores sale, EU internet sales, Dutch auctions, Chinese consumers, China overtakes the US
Liberty appoints advisers to review the business (Drapers) " Liberty has confirmed it is set to appoint advisers to lead a review of the business,
Liberty explores sale, EU internet sales, Dutch auctions, Chinese consumers, China overtakes the US
Liberty appoints advisers to review the business (Drapers) " Liberty has confirmed it is set to appoint advisers to lead a review of the business,
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Net-a-Porter's discount site, Milan's design strategies, Mulberry beats expectations, Online rules
Net-a-Porter gives details of discount venture ( Drapers) As revealed in BoF's exclusive interview with Natalie Massenet in November, Net-a-Porter
Net-a-Porter's discount site, Milan's design strategies, Mulberry beats expectations, Online rules
Net-a-Porter gives details of discount venture ( Drapers) As revealed in BoF's exclusive interview with Natalie Massenet in November, Net-a-Porter
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L.A. boutique shutdowns, Luxury spending rules, Ideeli's recession proof retail model, Sales plummet in December
L.A. Specialty Boutiques Rocked by Shutdowns ( WWD) In LA, troubled boutiques are closing in droves.
L.A. boutique shutdowns, Luxury spending rules, Ideeli's recession proof retail model, Sales plummet in December
L.A. Specialty Boutiques Rocked by Shutdowns ( WWD) In LA, troubled boutiques are closing in droves.
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CEO Talk | Alex Bolen, Chief Executive Officer, Oscar de la Renta
NEW YORK, United States - It's a new year, but the news hasn't changed all that much for the luxury business. In fact, as the numbers roll in from
CEO Talk | Alex Bolen, Chief Executive Officer, Oscar de la Renta
NEW YORK, United States - It's a new year, but the news hasn't changed all that much for the luxury business. In fact, as the numbers roll in from
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Wang foregoes runway show, Online sales up, OilyBoy magazine, Holiday recession
Vera Wang Bows Out of February's Fashion Week Tent (WSJ) Vera Wang is the latest designer who has decided to not have a priceyrunway show this
Wang foregoes runway show, Online sales up, OilyBoy magazine, Holiday recession
Vera Wang Bows Out of February's Fashion Week Tent (WSJ) Vera Wang is the latest designer who has decided to not have a priceyrunway show this
The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.